Archive for July 2012

LLAMA and the Library Information and Technology Association (LITA) are interested in partnering on a new guide for administrators who need to manage technical staff. LITA co-publishes with Neal-Schuman a series of guides (see http://www.neal-schuman.com/books/series/library-information-and-technology-association-lita-guides) that focus on technology innovation in libraries, and this new guide would focus on administrators who need to develop the […]

Applications and all supporting materials for the 2013 class of ALA Emerging Leaders are due Friday, August 3.Â Applications can be found at http://www.ala.org/cfapps/emergingleaders/. Once again, LLAMA will sponsor two emerging leaders with travel awards of $1,000 each.Â Applicants can indicate on the application which groups they want to consider them for sponsorship.Â A list […]

LLAMA and the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), are planning a joint preconference for the 2013 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago.Â The subject will be fundraising, but we’d like to know what specific topics might interest you.Â Please take a moment to complete this short survey and share your opinion: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/altaff-llama-survey. […]

While there is a lot of information out there about how to write a good resume and cover letter, there is much less on how to do well in an interview, especially advice written since the recession started. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present â€œHow to succeed in an entry-level librarian interview: […]

Library managers, directors and deans may feel overwhelmed by choices in todayâ€™s economy as a single job posting attracts hundreds of applicants.Â But how can you assure that you actually find the best person for the job?Â The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present â€œFinding the Best People in a Tough Economy: Strategies […]